511 is a great resource for bicycling information in Southern California. Here you'll find bike maps, information on how to take your bike on public transit, bike safety, bicyclist resources and more.
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511 is a great resource for bicycling information in Southern California. Here you'll find bike maps, information on how to take your bike on public transit, bike safety, bicyclist resources and more. |
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BIKE MAPS |
View bike routes on map . Looking for a better bike route? Bike maps can help you find dedicated off-road bike paths, on-road striped bike lanes and popular routes in Southern California. Several public agencies publish bike maps for areas in the region, so select your county, find your map and start riding!
Los Angeles County View a Los Angeles County Bike Map (PDF), provided by Metro. Request a copy of the Los Angeles County Bike Map from Metro. Learn more about bicycling in Los Angeles County. Orange County View an Orange County Bike Map, provided by The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Learn more about bicycling in Orange County. San Bernardino County Request a copy of the San Bernardino County bike lanes map, provided by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). Ventura County View a Ventura County Bike Map, provided by the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC). Learn more about bicycling in Ventura County. |
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BIKE SHARE |
The Beverly Hills Bike Share program was launched on May 10, 2016. The system has 50 smart bikes and several stations throughout the City. Riders can use the ’Social Bicycles’ smartphone app (download from the app store) or www.BeverlyHillsBikeShare.com website to sign-up, find available bikes and docking stations, and reserve bikes. The Beverly Hills Bike Share system will be compatible with the bike share system in the Cities of West Hollywood and Santa Monica and future adjacent jurisdictions. Long Beach Bike Share now has over 60 hubs and 400 bikes. To sign up for a membership or find the nearest bike near you, click here. The Metro Bike Share system features hundreds of bikes available 24/7, 365 days a year in Downtown Los Angeles. Station locations were selected based on proximity to community resources, employment centers, bike infrastructure and transit in consultation with partner agencies, institutions, community groups and stakeholders. Each station has a touchscreen kiosk, a map of the Bike Share system, and of course Metro Bikes! System-wide, there are about twice as many "dock points", or bike parking spots, as there are Metro Bikes. This helps make finding an available dock point easier when arriving at your destination. You must be 16 or older to ride a Metro Bike. Scroll down to learn more. The City of West Hollywood launched its bike share program, WeHo Pedals, in August 2016. A convenient, fast, and affordable service that makes public bicycles available for shared use on a short- term basis, WeHo Pedals provides another transportation option around town and helps promote healthy lifestyles through sustainable transportation for West Hollywood residents, workers, and visitors |
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Most transit agencies in Southern California accommodate bikes on buses and trains. Each agency has rules for bikes on transit, so be sure to check with your transit provider before taking your trip. You can also take your bike on Metrolink, the region’s commuter train system. If you board with your bike, please use the bicycle latches located on the opposite end from the train’s restroom in each car to secure your bicycle. Motorized or 3-wheel bikes are not allowed, and note there’s only room for two bicycles per train car. Los Angeles County Metro welcomes bikes on rail and bus services. Bicycles are allowed on Metro Rail with some restrictions during peak hours. Bicycle racks on Metro buses are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you leave your bike on a bus, please check the Metro Lost & Found to retrieve it. Learn more about bikes on Metro Rail and bus services. |
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BIKE SAFETY |
Follow these basic bicycling guidelines for a safe ride:
For additional Bicycling Safety information, visit Street Smarts. |
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BICYCLIST
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The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. Find bicycle maps, books, tours and trip planning information from the Adventure Cycling Association. The California Bicycle Coalition (CBC) advocates increased bicycle use, access, safety and education by promoting the bicycle as a means of transportation and recreation. Los Angeles Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange (CICLE) educates and encourages bicycling for transportation and as a lifestyle choice through web-based outreach, and facilitating bicycle rides, events and bicycle workshops. The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) promotes bicycling in LA County to improve the bicycling environment and quality of life. The LADOT Bicycle Homepage provides information on bicycle facilities, the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee, bikeway maintenance, safety information and bicycling as a commuting option. LA.STREETSBLOG.org is a daily news source, online community and political mobilizer working to transform cities by reducing dependence on private automobiles and improving conditions for cyclists, pedestrians and transit riders. Orange County The Orange County Bicycle Coalition, Bicycle Club of Irvine, Orange County Wheelmen and Cycle Orange County all provide additional information about cycling in Orange County. Orange County Bicycle racks are installed on all OCTA fixed-route buses, providing capacity for two bicycles per bus. Some other transit providers in Orange County, such as the i Shuttle in Irvine, also have similar bicycle racks on their buses. Learn more about bicycling in Orange County. San Bernardino County Bicycle racks were installed on Omnitrans' buses in 1996. There is no extra charge for bringing your bike along. Your bike rides free. Riverside County RTA’s Bikes On Bus program features bike racks on all fixed-route buses. All you have to do is ride your bike to the nearest RTA bus stop, load your bike onto the bike rack and go to your destination. Inland Empire Inland Empire Biking Alliance – An Inland Empire based biking alliance formed to unify the cycling community to have a stronger voice in promoting bicycling for transportation and recreation. San Bernardino Transit Center Bike Hubitat – Omnitrans is introducing the hubitat as a low-cost, do-it-yourself workshop where community members can learn to maintain and repair their bicycles in a convenient location. Redlands BikeBBQ – Redlands BikeBBQ is a space where you can learn to work on your own bike. It is entirely FREE, organized by volunteers and meant to help encourage sharing cycling related knowledge, skills, and tools between people in the community. California Bicycle Coalition – The California Bicycle Coalition harnesses the power, skill, and passion of California’s bicycle advocates to change laws, policies and behaviors. The League of American Bicyclists – For generations past and to come, The League represents bicyclists in the movement to create safer roads, stronger communities, and a bicycle-friendly America. National Bike Challenge – In its simplest form, the Challenge is an easy logging center for you to record the miles you ride while competing with other riders all over the country People For Bikes – By collaborating with millions of individual riders, businesses, community leaders, and elected officials, we’re uniting people to create a powerful, united voice for bicycling and its benefits. Google Maps bicycling – Biking directions and extensive bike trail data within Google Maps. Rewards for Biking to Work Get $2 per day if you start biking to work Already biking to work? Ride Metrolink for FREE Questions?
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